Contraclockwise (Adjective)
Meaning
In the direction opposite to the rotation of the hands of a clock.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The screw should be turned contraclockwise to loosen it, while turning it clockwise will tighten it instead.
- To remove the lid, turn it contraclockwise until it comes loose.
- The hands on an analog dial typically rotate in the opposite direction from the needles when moving contraclockwise on the measuring scale.
- Turn the faucet's control knob contraclockwise to adjust the flow of hot water to cold.
- To disassemble the components, rotate the fastener contraclockwise until it comes loose.